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Starting a new series: Post grad
During my last two years of college and my first year out of college, I lived in a big, old house with 5 other house-mates. And sometimes that number fluctuated upwards. Up to 8 girls, in 5 bedrooms, with 2 bathrooms … Continue reading
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Tagged after college, faith, life lessons, post grad, postgrad
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Getting unstuck
You can be addicted to a certain kind of sadness. -Gotye The scenario is familiar. A conflict, hurt or tension has happened, but it was also eventually resolved, and I’ve had plenty of time and space to process it. Hours later I … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, emotional, emotions, faith, feelings, stuck, women
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Their perfect life
A recipe for loneliness: “They have a perfect life.” -> “Therefore mine is unacceptable.” At a wedding reception, you see a friend from school who you’ve heard is now excelling at her career. Your think to yourself, “Wow. She’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged comparison, content, contentment, faith, friends, friendship, life
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Don’t take it personally
“Don’t take it personally.” Honestly, I despise that phrase. It does not compute in my mind. It commands me, a person, to not take something personally. I know, I know—there are situations where this phrase is accepted as sensible, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, dreams, encouragement, faith, God, purpose, words
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Speak now
This is a lesson I’ve been learning lately – listening to the Lord’s nudges to speak up and speak life. Now. If I have kind, life-giving words for someone, I shouldn’t hold them in reserve for a time when I feel … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual encouragement, Words and writing
Tagged encouragement, faith, friends, friendship, kindness, life, marriage, words
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